Tor: The smart person's guide
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 31, 2016
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Tor, the onion router web browser that allows users to access the Dark Web and other encrypted websites.
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Five Ways to Ward off the Horrors of Cybersecurity
CompTIA on Cybersecurity
OCTOBER 31, 2016
What ghastly horrors are lurking behind firewalls and in dark corners behind flickering monitors this Halloween? Read on to face the frighteningly dark realms of cybersecurity and get five steps you can take to protect yourself today – as well as a particularly useful tool for you and your company.
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Top 5 Causes of Data Loss. Google Workspace Security Tips
Spinone
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Data loss should not be considered as an avoidable accident, as it is almost inevitable that any type of business may be exposed to data loss risks. This article presents cybersecurity tips on the top 5 causes of data loss. Instead, it’s important to have an action plan in place that considers all different risks […] The post Top 5 Causes of Data Loss.
Full(er) House: Exposing high-end poker cheating devices
Elie
OCTOBER 20, 2016
In-depth research publications, industry talks and blog posts about Google security, research at Google and cybersecurity in general in open-access.
How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
Lessons Learned: E-Learning Company Faces $50,000 Spam Fine
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
OCTOBER 27, 2016
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has issued its first Compliance and Enforcement Decision* under Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL). The Commission […].
Social Engineering – The Mental Game, Part II.
NopSec
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Now, let’s talk technical. Malicious executable are used to deliver a payload to a victim. These can be very technical packages that can be used for remote access to the victim’s host or can be much simpler making the attack footprint and code smaller by simply prompting the user for a response. Email attachments are one of the best known social engineering attack vectors.
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IBM and SBI Securities test bond trading on the blockchain
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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap
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A must-read IT security handbook: TAG Cyber's massive 2017 guide
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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month: How secure is your enterprise?
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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder
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Metasploit eyeing Linux and usability improvements; iOS support uncertain
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Facebook rolls out encryption for Messenger, but it's not as private as you think
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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
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